Observation Table, Task 1

Reasons for speaking in the classroom

Class: grade 3 Number of learners: 33

Length of lesson: Teacher observed:

Language Learning Goals:

Materials used:

Reason for speaking Learner A Learner B Learner C

1 Learner repeats word(s) after teacher
ü ü
- (whole class together)
2 Learner repeats word(s) after teacher
ü ü
- (group / pair together)
3 Learner repeats word / phrase after teacher
ü ü
- (individual )
4 Learner answers direct question from teacher ü ü ü
5 Learner answers open question from teacher ü
6 Learner asks teacher a question ü
7 Learner answers a partner in English
ü ü
- (pair/ group work activity)
8 Learner answers a partner in Arabic
ü ü
- (pair/ group work activity)
9 Learner speaks to the teacher informally
ü ü
- (Add E for English; A for Arabic)
Without
10 Answer any
reasons
the (asking
Other reason(s) for speaking
teacher question
question out of the
lesson.
 After the observation
Write your answers in the boxes:
• What was the most common reason for speaking?
When the teacher asking question.
• What was the least common reason for speaking?
When they want things for example (drink waters ,bathroom) .

• Were there any boxes with no ticks?

Yes, learner asks teacher a question.

• How much of the lesson was spent on the teacher using ‘Teacher Talk’, in your
opinion?
The teacher take more time in the class from the student.

• Do you feel it was too much / too little / just the right amount of talk? Why / Why not?
It was too much. The teacher need to give more opportunities to student speak to make
sure their understanding.

• What do you think is an appropriate sequence of interaction patterns?

T-S,SS,TS,STS.

• Now consider how much Arabic was used. Do you think it was used appropriately?
Why? / Why not?
I was appropriately, because teacher use the Arabic with the difficult word, first she
explain in English ,than in Arabic.

Extra reflection

You do not have to do this activity. However, if you want a higher grade, you must do it.
If you are interested in thinking about this subject more, consider the following reflection.

Reflection

Choose one of the following:

For learners because they will be abled more to learned the English and get the
confident. However the teacher also need to have time to speak to teach the new
words. The Arabic need to use to explain the hard and new vocabulary.